1. What is the Duckworth-Lewis Method?

The Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method is a mathematical formulation used to calculate the target score for the team batting second in limited-overs cricket matches interrupted by weather or other circumstances.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the basic Duckworth-Lewis formula:

Where:

• \( Par \) — The par score (original target or score to beat)
• \( Resources\ lost \) — Percentage of resources lost due to interruption

Explanation: The method accounts for the remaining resources (overs and wickets) when a match is interrupted and adjusts the target accordingly.

3. Importance of D/L Method

Details: The D/L method provides a fair way to reset targets in interrupted matches, ensuring both teams have equal opportunity to win based on the resources available to them.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the par score (original target) and the percentage of resources lost due to interruption. The calculator will compute the revised target.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What exactly are "resources" in D/L method?
A: Resources combine the number of overs remaining and wickets in hand. The official D/L tables assign specific resource percentages to each combination.

Q2: Why is the D/L method better than previous methods?
A: It accounts for both overs remaining and wickets in hand, making it more fair than methods that only considered overs remaining.

Q3: How accurate is this simplified calculator?
A: This provides a basic calculation. Official matches use more complex tables that consider exact overs and wickets remaining.

Q4: When was the D/L method introduced?
A: It was first used in international cricket in 1997 and became the standard method in 1999.

Q5: Has the D/L method been updated?
A: Yes, an updated version called D/L-Stern was introduced in 2014 for better handling of very high-scoring matches.